Events Intern - Summer 2027

Hy-Vee Inc; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. is seeking an Events Intern to assist in planning and organizing corporate events. The role focuses on internal service, department and award events, ensuring high-quality programs and smooth execution.

You will support event logistics, vendor coordination, and calendar planning while reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Special Events. College students in Event Management or Hospitality Management are preferred; a professional, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• College student majoring in Event Management or Hospitality Management.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, logistics, coordinating, and implementing various company-wide events in accordance with financial and time restraints.
• Research vendors and venues.
• Coordinate and compile information for various company awards.
• Assists in scheduling, planning and implementing the corporate calendar of events.
• Ensures meeting and event spaces are set up and broken down in a timely manner.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as needed

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any)

- At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Title

Events Intern

Department

Events

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Revision Date

03/2025

General Function

The Events Intern assists in planning and organizing events on behalf of the Hy-Vee corporate office. In addition, they focus on all internal service, department and award events, assuring the highest quality of programs.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to you: Assistant Vice President, Special Events

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, logistics, coordinating, and implementing various company-wide events in accordance with financial and time restraints.
• Research vendors and venues.
• Coordinate and compile information for various company awards.
• Assists in scheduling, planning and implementing the corporate calendar of events.
• Ensures meeting and event spaces are set up and broken down in a timely manner.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as needed
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time

Education and Experience

College student majoring in Event Management or Hospitality Management.

Contacts

Has daily contact with store and office personnel, suppliers/vendor/venues and the general public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
• Ability to work a variable work schedule
• Excellent communication proficiency - verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly organized and systematic thinker
• Ability to work independently, lead a team, and work well in a team capacity
• Must be able to project a professional manner and appearance, and communicate effectively with clients, staff and the general public
• Computer proficiency: E-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Knowledgeable of standard office equipment and programs, including calculator, telephone, copier, fax, and PC with Microsoft Office programs

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction, normal depth perceptions
• Must be physically able to perform medium work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 50 pounds, and frequent standing and walking
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information

Employment Terms

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.